From embracing a bigger build to moving up two weight divisions, Terence Crawford has always maintained the belief that boxing is meant to be an ongoing and fresh challenge. He claims this is the driving force behind his decision to seize the opportunity to fight Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, a fellow four-division champion, in a September contest that will require him to move up two weight classes. On Friday, Crawford spoke with BoxingScene in an exclusive interview at The Cosmopolitan. He had just attended his gym mate Steven Nelson's main-event weigh-in for Saturday night's bout against Diego Pacheco, who is ranked as Alvarez's No. 1 contender according to the WBO. "That's what great fighters are all about - testing yourself against all the odds," Crawford said. In August, Crawford, who is 41-0 with 31 knockout victories, advanced from being the undisputed welterweight champion to a unanimous decision victory over Israil Madrimov, a younger and previously undefeated former WBA junior middleweight champion. Crawford had previously beaten and stopped former three-belt champion Errol Spence Jnr in 2023. Crawford now faces up against the most popular boxer in the sport, the prideful Mexican and former undisputed super middleweight champion, Alvarez, 62-2-2 (39 KOs). The feedback he receives from detractors motivates Crawford. People often tell you, 'You're not strong enough to compete with these fighters.' Or, 'You're too little.' He asserted that exceptional fighters excel during that time. Crawford stated he will not fight until he fights Alvarez in September and plans to grow comfortably into his new fighting weight, in response to a Friday BoxingScene report that suggests Alvarez is likely to retain his traditional Cinco de Mayo fight date against another opponent yet to be announced. At 168, I will feel fantastic. Managing my weight is not an issue. He was certain he would feel fantastic afterward. I have a lot of stuff to get ready for. It's a requirement in boxing to reach certain points. When that moment arrives, we will be fully ready. When asked about his advantages versus the granite-chinned Alvarez, Crawford cited his reputation as the greatest American fighter of the last decade and its most vicious finisher. Alvarez has only lost two fights in his career, to Dmitry Bivol in a 175-pound title match and Floyd Mayweather Jr. when Alvarez was 23 years old. "When the dust settles, we'll find out what my advantage is," Crawford roared. I try to get a feel for my opponents and adapt to their moves. Being able to read my opponents' minds has been my strongest attribute, in my opinion. I intend to do the same thing when the Canelo bout takes place. Crawford, who is now 37 years old, was unable to secure the high-quality opponents he craved for lucrative bouts, particularly at 147 pounds, because he was bound to a multi-fight contract with promoter Top Rank. As a result, the top welterweights fighting for Premier Boxing Champions avoided him. After resolving some tension with Alvarez, Saudi Arabian power broker Turki Alalshikh has made it clear that he holds Crawford in the highest esteem; as a result, Crawford will be the featured combatant on Alalshikh's US debut card in August. "I am truly appreciative of Turki's contributions to boxing, arranging for the most significant bouts to take place and ensuring that all of these fights are enjoyable for the fans," Crawford expressed. He himself is a huge fan. So, he's investing a lot of money into creating the fights that fans desire to watch. "I couldn't be happier with the direction things are taking and more excited about the future."